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Hotel & Other Overnight Accommodations

Dancing and weddings in Hong Kong’s L'hotel Nina Ballroom and Bridal Suite

Nina Ballroom is the pilot project for the re-branded L' hotel Nina et Convention Centre, a hotel rooted in Hong Kong and founded by the late Nina Wang

by Alison Carter 07 August 2020

The largest social event space within a hotel in the northern part of Hong Kong cosmopolitan area, measuring 3,430 sq m, it is capable of hosting more than 1,000 guests in a grand space that can be subdivided into three smaller event halls, the design marries grand scale with intricate attention to details to create an urban event center for social gathering that symbolizes the energy and sophistication of Hong Kong.

The Bauhinia, Hong Kong's regional flower, is used as the inspiration for the dramatic custom designed ceiling feature and the carpet design. Utilizing a color palette of white and gold, the design aims to break the conventional use of crystal chandeliers and marble by using fabric, computer cut metal plates and aluminum extruded panels and ivory colored resin panels to create a soft, sensuous space that reflects feminine elegance, which is echoed in the rippled and stepped ceiling, the flowing curtains and fluted columns and the flower clusters in the ceiling feature. 

The interconnection between the pre-function space into the ballroom is through 11 pairs of 2m x 3.4m large gold leaved doors with Philip Watts Design door pulls. Colour changing LED light along the walls cast dramatic light beams onto the rippled walls. Equipped with 150 sq m of LED screen, this is a unique ballroom in Hong Kong. 

Wrapping around the ballroom is a horseshoe shaped pre-function area of 1,000sq m. A reflective marble floor and reflective Barrisol ceiling adds to the verticality of the dramatic space. Custom designed ceiling feature lighting of glass and metal also turns into wall sconces and an art installation on the wall opposite the arrival lifts. A white and gold palette dominates the space while groups of pink and green B&B Italia furniture add generous lounge comfort for the guests. Sliding wall panels conceal a bar that can serve pre-function reception.

This bridal suite is generous in space by occupying an area of 100 sq m that becomes the dressing, make up and relaxation lounge for the bridal party, making it a unique wedding experience to compliment the large adjacent ballroom. 

Generosity starts with the entry vestibule which features the Pearl Drop pendant lamp by Preciosa, and leads into the main lounge focusing on a long make-up counter for up to 6 people, complete with lighting adjustments for day time and evening make-up. The iconic serving trolley by Schoenbuch becomes a flexible workstation for the make-up artists. This space opens into a large dressing room behind large sliding glass panels, complete with a 3 way dressing mirror and custom designed wardrobe. A jewelry showcase and a full bathroom with twin shower adjoining the dressing room add pampering touches to this unique ensemble.

At the heart of the bridal suite is a seating lounge clad with Hermes fabrics, Armani wall coverings and equipped with a splendid mini bar. Two large illuminated panels simulating daylight and evening lighting, giving a sensation of sunlight to an otherwise internal space. The colored matte glass Preciosa chandelier adds a touch of playfulness and an instagram moment to this dramatic suite.

Project name: Nina Ballroom & Nina Bridal Suite

Design firm: CL3 Architects Limited (https://www.cl3.com/)

Chief designer: William Lim

Design team: Joey Wan, Simon Ho, Katerin Theys

Project location: L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Area: 3,430 sq m (ballroom) + 96 sq m (bridal suite)

Completion time: Sept. 2019 (ballroom), Nov. 2019 (bridal suite)


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